A FORTIFIED BUNKER - No, this isn't another dress your pet up article. This
is self defence against the nastier denizens of Neopia - the Gallery of Evil.
Halloween is the time when they are most active. For the paranoid (or simply
sensible), here is the ultimate self defence article.
You have several options - defend, attack or run. Either way, you'll need
high defence, attack or agility. The best way is prevention, by avoiding the
monsters first...
Monocerous
The Monocerous is a fearsome looking creature. It paralyses its victims with
its terrifying bellow before attacking. Only one species is immune to the Monocerous'
roar and that is the shy little Jubjub!
Defence
Travel with a Jubjub...or buy earmuffs and a strong weapon.
Mutant Grundo
Grundos were a peaceful people living happy quiet lives until Dr. Sloth visited
their planet and enslaved them. He used his huge ray gun to transform them into
giant monsters. The Grundos became Dr. F. Sloth's right arm of enforcement until
they were liberated by the Neopians. In their mutated state, Grundos have the
strength of a hundred men but are ruthless, stupid, and slow.
Defence
Not many are around since Sloth has been very quiet recently.... Stupid
and slow, you should be able to outrun or outsmart these creatures easily. Don't
worry about them.
Swamp Ghoul
These spectres of the swamp find their victims by the smell of their loneliness.
They are forever in search of pets and owners caught alone in the fog. You will
know a Swamp Ghoul, by the stench of evil and a cold chill in the air. If you
have the misfortune to be visited by the Swamp Ghoul be thankful if he only
relieves you of an item or two.
Defence
Travel in large groups and go home if it's looking foggy.
Lava Ghoul
The Lava Ghoul is the menace of Mystery Island. It steals then consumes
your food and items with its hot lava breath. Even though it is originally from
Mystery Island, it could appear anywhere in Neopia at any time. Beware of its
flaming tongue, it has a reach of well over twenty feet!
Defence
Use a Water Faerie ability (e.g. Quench) or carry a Bubble Beam. Carry a
couple of Healing Potions for burns.
Ghost Lupe
A once brave Lupe knight was killed on the shores of Mystery Island in an
attempt to rescue his bride from the natives. In death his spirit is restless,
desperately seeking revenge. Although sometimes this wayward spirit may aid
you, his anger can easily be directed at those that disturb him... As with all
the entries in this book we suggest you steer very clear!
Defence
He may help you by healing you and your friends, but it is best to leave him
alone. Do not disturb him and carry a strong weapon.
Pant Devil
The Pant Devil is a strange fellow, rather than kill his victims he prefers
to steal all their possessions and then leave the poor souls weakened for others
to finish them off. They have been spotted all over Neopia so keep alert!
Defence
Unfortunately, he is too quick to be stopped but he only steals one item.
Don't carry your valuables around with you. He is a coward at heart so confront
him if possible.
The Shadow Usul
... creeping slowly up the wall, the Shadow Usul did not make a sound. The
light from the moon illuminated the whole area, apart from a slow, crawling
blackness, an area in which no light shone. Climbing up to the unlocked window,
the shadow flowed inside like a river of darkness...
The Shadow Usul only appears at night, and has mainly been spotted in and
around Neopia Central. What her motives are we have no idea, but we suggest
you keep your wits about you.
Defence
Carry a Nova, or light based weapon. Even better, a Light Faerie ability.
Keep to well lit places and large groups - there is little information about
what this beast could do!
Count Von Roo
Living in the darkest reaches of the Haunted Woods, a place so dark that
no sunlight at all reaches through the trees, Count von Roo is a very solitary
creature... well, until he gets hungry... Von Roo has been known to glide through
the night sky to nearby villages in search of a tasty snack. Always make sure
your window is closed at night, because if you leave it open, you may not be
there in the morning...
Defence
Close your window, carry light based weapons and wear a scarf.
Meuka
Formed entirely from mucus, the origins of this mutated Meerca are unknown.
Maybe a paintbrush gone wrong, or perhaps a freak created by one of Sloth's
hideous experiments... we will never know. Meuka can be seen slithering around
the nastier regions of the Haunted Woods eating, well... devouring everything
in his path. His sharp jaws can cut through the vegetation like butter... and
the same also goes for young Neopets who wander astray. Avoid!
Defence Carry Neopkins to clean yourself up if you run into him and a Magic
Cookie to cure you. Avoid the Haunted Woods.
Jelly Chia
A Chia, a horrible experiment gone wrong, is made totally of Jelly. It melts
and consumes all in its path.
Defence
Avoid - no one knows proper prevention.
However, you don't need to needlessly fear. Carry weapons, wear armour, have
some Healing Potions handy and enjoy yourself! The chance of running into these
beasts is slim and many in the Gallery of Evil are connected to Sloth and have
disappeared. A few lurk still but well prepared pets need not fear. And remember,
the Haunted Woods isn't the best place to go trick or treating...
Have fun, stay safe. Enjoy yourself but, for now, I'm staying in my fortified
bunker... they're out. | 
